Sarah Leach

How is Dermot Mulroney NOT playing Sam Waterston in his biopic? #AFAF

Just learned from LinkedIn that a Heritage Foundation affiliate is now FOIA-ing (or equivalent) instructors’ syllabi to go snooping for supposed illegal DEI at state universities. It’s hard to describe how far past McCarthyism we’re headed here.

POLITICO compiled a list of all the Washington Post staffers who have left in the past eight months. It’s at least a hundred names, many of them among the biggest names in journalism. This is the fastest erosion of a major outlet ever.

Ottawa board to jumpstart administrator search for third time, rescind controversial motto The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners is tackling some of the biggest priorities identified by candidates and voters during last year's campaign cycle, namely finding its next administrator and…

The Ottawa County Board of Commissioners is tackling some of the biggest priorities identified by candidates and voters during last year's campaign cycle, namely finding its next administrator and changing the county's motto.

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Bro has 75 followers on the Xeets. Also, no credible journalist "hides their posts." Don't give it oxygen, my friends.

White House to limit intelligence sharing with Congress after leak of early Iran report Top Cabinet officials are set to give senators a classified briefing Thursday about the strikes.

What could possibly go wrong?

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Patrick Lyoya's family speaks out about mistrial against former Grand Rapids cop Attorneys said first hearing in civil suit against Christopher Schurr is scheduled for June 17. A mistrial was declared earlier this month against Schurr.

Patrick Lyoya's family speaks out about mistrial against former Grand Rapids cop

Attorneys said first hearing in civil suit against Christopher Schurr is scheduled for June 17. A mistrial was declared earlier this month against Schurr.

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Two J's in a Pod (S1E16: May 28, 2025) A behind-the-scenes look at what's happening in Ottawa County and how issues nationwide affect us in West Michigan.

Get the latest on Ottawa County government and the musings of 2 West Michigan journos ....

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Campbell coal plant's closure delayed 90 days with Energy Secretary's emergency order • Michigan Advance This story was originally published by Ottawa News Network Story summary U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright issued an emergency order on Friday, May 23 — just eight days before the J.H. ...

The long-planned closing of the coal-fired J.H. Campbell plant in Port Sheldon Twp. will be delayed at least 90 days after Trump Administration officials issued an emergency order directing Consumers Energy to remain “available for operation” for peak summer demand.

Story from @onnleach.bsky.social

Imminent closure of Campbell coal plant delayed after Trump official orders 90-day delay U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued the emergency order on Friday, May 23 — just eight days before the plant was scheduled to shut down, a plan that has been in place since 2021.

U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright issued the emergency order on Friday, May 23 — just eight days before the plant was scheduled to shut down, a plan that has been in place since 2021.

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Kent County Prosecutor declines to retry former Grand Rapids police officer in motorist's death • Michigan Advance GRAND RAPIDS — An ex-Grand Rapids police officer who fatally shot a Black motorist following a 2022 traffic stop will not face a retrial after a first proceeding ended in a mistrial earlier this month...

Kent County Prosecutor Chris Becker announced Thursday that an ex-Grand Rapids police officer who fatally shot a Black motorist following a 2022 traffic stop will not face a retrial after a first proceeding ended in a mistrial earlier this month.

Story from @onnleach.bsky.social

Officials: Ottawa County harbor dredging delays over PFAS testing could drive up costs • Michigan Advance This story was originally published by Ottawa News Network. OTTAWA COUNTY — Local, state and national officials are warning that unless Michigan environmental officials can fast-track PFAS regulations...

Local, state and national officials are warning that unless Michigan environmental officials can fast-track PFAS regulations to allow for harbor dredging this year, it could end up costing Ottawa County residents millions.

Story from @onnleach.bsky.social

YouTube video by Two J's in a Pod Two Js in a Pod: S1E15 (May 14, 2025)

The "Two J's in a Pod" podcast has made the leap to the You-yTubes! Come listen to this week's new episode and catch up on previous episodes as Mary Ellen Murphy and I sound off on Ottawa County issues and more. :)

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Me explaining county government.

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Proud of this piece. It was the first major article I did post-Gannett and boy, was it a whopper. 🥰 #journalismmatters

Court of Appeals denies resentencing appeal by Oxford High shooter A three-judge panel of the Michigan Court of Appeals denied the Oxford High School shooter's requests to withdraw his guilty plea or be resentenced.

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Deliberations continue in second-degree murder trial against former Grand Rapids cop Christopher Schurr is on trial for second-degree murder for the death of Patrick Lyoya, a Congolese immigrant. Schurr shot Lyoya after a traffic stop.

A Kent County jury has resumed deliberating a second-degree murder charge against a former Grand Rapids police officer accused of fatally shooting a Black motorist in 2022.

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What’s up with the leaf blowers at 8 in the goddamn morning on a Saturday, America

Ex-Grand Rapids cop testifies about shooting motorist after struggle: 'I thought I was gonna die' Christopher Schurr, who fatally shot Patrick Lyoya, testified in his own defense Friday. He said believed without shooting, "I wasn’t gonna go home."

Former cop who shot Black motorist in Grand Rapids believed he had no choice

Christopher Schurr, who fatally shot Patrick Lyoya, testified in his own defense Friday. He said believed without shooting, "I wasn’t gonna go home."

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Former Grand Rapids cop accused of killing Black motorist followed training: witnesses Defense attorneys for Christopher Schurr, who is on trial for fatally shooting Patrick Lyoya, put two current captains on the stand, along with an expert.

Day 4 wrap-up:

Defense attorneys for Christopher Schurr, who is on trial for fatally shooting Patrick Lyoya, put two current captains on the stand, along with an expert.

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The legal maneuvering on both sides is interesting. This incident lasted less than 2.5 minutes and is captured on multiple camera angles and yet we're hearing from so many experts and analysts breaking down every frame and extrapolating conclusions on each moment.

Prosecutors wrap case against former Grand Rapids cop accused of killing Black motorist Christopher Schurr is on trial for second-degree murder for the death of Patrick Lyoya after a traffic stop in 2022. Two use-of-force experts testified.

Not to be insensitive, but this is an interesting case, legally speaking.

Christopher Schurr is on trial for second-degree murder for the death of Patrick Lyoya after a traffic stop in 2022. Two use-of-force experts testified.

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Sarah Leach on Substack Dear followers, I can’t believe today marks one year to the day of my career changing in such an unexpected way. At the time, I was terrified that I would no longer be able to do the work I love so...

Dear followers,

I can’t believe today marks one year to the day of my career changing in such an unexpected way.

Here's my update:

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Prosecutors, defense lay out opening statements in case against former Grand Rapids cop Christopher Schurr is on trial for second-degree murder in the death of Patrick Lyoya, who he fatally shot in the back of the head after a traffic stop.

Opening statements for the former Grand Rapids police officer who killed Patrick Lyoya by shooting him in the back of the head in April 2022 began Monday with large group of supporters gathered in front of the court for Christopher Schurr.

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The Ottawa News Network looks to build a nonprofit newsroom for the people of Ottawa County Sarah Dahlman, former Executive Editor of the Holland Sentinel, joins the show to discuss.

Thank you for having me on, Shelley!

The Ottawa News Network looks to build a nonprofit newsroom for the people of Ottawa County

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Former US Attorney Totten running for Michigan attorney general Former U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten on Wednesday announced his bid for Michigan attorney general.

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Interesting. There's lots of true crime options around here. I know the obvious would be my reporting in Ottawa County over the past few years, but I don't know if people want a behind-the-scenes take or if it's too much? 🤔

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Been mulling over a new project. I feel like I have a book in me, but I don't know what people would want me to write about. If you follow me, what are the topics you would most want to see covered?